Bartoo Island Boat-In Campground
Coolin, Idaho · 2,438 ft · In Idaho Panhandle National Forests
Wildfire 10 mi NE: Silver, 2,593 acres, 30% contained
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 2,438 ft (743 m)2,438 ft743 m
Loops0
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Other areas
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Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Surrounded by clear waters of Priest Lake, the 25 sites on Bartoo Island provide the ideal getaway for people looking for a rugged, but highly rewarding, camping experience on the peaceful shores of Priest Lake. There are 24 single sites on the island as well as one group site known as Sunrise Group Site. This group site has been renumbered from site #001 to site #23 for groups of 10-30 individuals. All sites are only reachable by boat.
Recreation
Visitors enjoy all types of boating from kayaking to canoeing to power boating up the 3.5-mile thoroughfare, which leads to the Upper Priest Lake Scenic Area. The upper lake cannot be access by car, so water is an excellent navigation option.
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Cell service
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- AT&T5G · 4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Bartoo Island Boat-In Campground: FCC map Sep 2026
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny58°38°
- ThuSunny61°39°
- FriSunny63°42°
- SatMostly Sunny, 1% chance of rain59°36°
- SunMostly Sunny, 1% chance of rain56°39°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapBartoo-022
Public Land · 210 ft · Coolin
Bartoo-021
Public Land · 0.3 mi · Coolin
Bartoo-020
Public Land · 0.3 mi · Coolin
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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